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Belles currently serve weekly at the six placements below. Women sign up each week for the placements of their choice, and many make a commitment to remain consistent at a particular site for one semester.

Girl’s Inc[ http://www.girlsincla.org/ ]
Women visit our newest placement to empower and inspire girls from different schools across Los Angeles. Belles assist in special Girl’s Inc classes to mentor girls as they grow into their fullest selves and teaching them about self-love. Additionally, Belles serve by arranging special lesson plans based on their skills, such as teaching about financial literacy.

Good Shepherd Shelter[ http://www.goodshepherdshelter.org/ ]
Good Shepherd Shelter is a shelter for women and children who have escaped abusive environments. GSS works to aid and give them resources for their transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency through various support and educational programs. Belles serve by working with the children in their classrooms and helping them with their homework.

Lange Foundation[ http://www.langefoundation.com/index/Home.html ]
Women visit the Lange Foundation animal shelter in West Los Angeles to help maintain the facility by walking dogs and visiting with cats before they find their forever homes. Socializing with the dogs and cats helps train them and increases their chances of being adopted.

Richstone Family Center[ http://www.richstonefamily.org/ ]Richstone Family Center is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse, strengthening families, and preventing violence in families. On weekdays, Belles attend Richstone Family Center to tutor middle school students in the “Kid’s Club” after school program and aid in classroom maintenance.

Downtown Women’s Center[ http://www.girlsincla.org/ ]
Founded in 1978, the Downtown Women’s Center is the only organization in Los Angeles exclusively dedicated to addressing the needs of women overcoming poverty and homelessness in Skid Row. Belles serve by helping with programming, preparing meals, and serving food.